The ripple-effect wrought by the coronavirus pandemic has caused numerous examples of trauma, hardship and anxiety worldwide. It is undeniable that there is widespread dependency on alcohol, and that in many countries, it is woven into the fabric of the culture. Suddenly shutting off access -- or at least adhering to social distancing guidelines, which [...]
In the midst of all the hardship and trauma in dealing with the coronavirus, the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is pleased to hear that major security industry leader G4S is hiring thousands. Here is a news release from the company on the great news: G4S, the leading global, integrated security company, today announces [...]
Security officer helps deliver baby -- CampusSafetyMagazine.com: TAMPA, Fla. — A security officer helped deliver a baby outside the entrance of Tampa General Hospital last month. Philip Kalil was screening people for coronavirus symptoms on April 25 when Andre Garnett frantically pulled up and starting yelling for help. Read the rest of the [...]
From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: May 11, 2020 -- The founder and chief executive officer of Private Officer International, Richard A. McCann, announced this morning that because of the lack of cooperation from some state agencies, the organization has begun the process of serving the Department of Health and Human Services of all 50 states and 14 U.S. [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJlByFn5fcQ A May 8 update on GSX 2020 from ASIS International President Godfried Hendriks and CEO Peter J. O’Neil -- As the COVID‐19 pandemic continues to affect the way of life of security professionals and citizens around the globe, ASIS International is currently tirelessly exploring options for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020, scheduled to take place [...]
Endorsed ISIO | International Security Industry Organization & IFPO | International Foundation for Protection Officers The vulnerability landscape has changed dramatically where a company or any site for that matter, cannot afford to have an infected person in their location. Simply put, if such occurs, that company or site will be closed down again for [...]
free pic by Jake Hills from unsplash.com And so it begins -- what promises to be a long and more than likely frustrating, reopening process in the U.S. while still in the midst of the coronavirus. It's no secret that states have been planning for this for some time, and it makes sense [...]
The IFPO's April scholarship winner is Mary Walsh of Saint Cloud, Florida. Mary has chosen to take the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) course. Congratulations, Mary! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment the IFPO is now offering scholarships! To be eligible just fill out the online [...]
From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Ontario Canada May 4 2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an enormous demand for security guards, whose job descriptions have been expanded to include temperature checks, grocery store crowd control and — in at least one case — removing bodies from a morgue. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 333 says 1,500 [...]
A message from the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, AL: The CDP is a Department of Homeland Security / FEMA training center. If you are a state, local, or tribal government emergency responder, this training is completely funded by DHS at no cost to you or your jurisdiction. They fly responders into the [...]
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